SOA Style Side Lace Water Resistant Military Grade Fabric (Cordura)

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Heavy-weight ballistic nylon(Cordura). Stand up collar & hidden front snap closure. Tough looks in a comfortable vest. Created after the vests on the popular TV show, Sons of Anarchy, seen on FX network.
Undeniably riding gear, Excellent fit, you'll wear for decades to come. Sons of Anarchy Style Vest (Cordura - Military grade fabric)

CORDURA fabric is a collection of fabrics qualified by INVISTA for use in a wide array of products from luggage and backpacks to boots, military wear and performance apparel. CORDURA brand fabrics are recognized for their long-lasting durability, resistance to abrasions, tears, scuffs and Waterproof. Lifetime Guarantee.

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710Combo-B SOA Style Side Lace Water Resistant Military Grade Fabric (Cordura)

Very disappointed in the service this time around. I order all the vests for my club and this is about the 15th vest I have ordered. I made sure to click I wanted red and black for the vest and it somehow changed my shipping address and changed the vest to an all black vest when I called they said they would reship at my expense which I did not mind since I needed the vest right away for a trip. However it then came in all black which was not the correct vest. When I called the rep on the phone said he would see what he could do to help me and would make sure to call me the next day. I still have not heard back from him and it seemed that he did not care to rectify the problem. It has bee. Over a week and a half and still no call back to fix the situation. I do not recommend buying from here and big mistake on their part because I am about to order twenty new vests for one of our brother chapters and I will be going to espinoza leather for that order and every order going forward. If you do have to huy a vest from here which I do not recommend. I would double and Tripple check everything on the order and on. the receipt they email you back to ensure accuracy because they will jot rectify any errors what so ever and the customer service is horrible!!!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Christian Lucciano from Dallas on 10/10/2019

Less then acceptable quality

Hmmmm where to begin. Takes over a week to make and ship. Would be ok if good quality. Looks like they were waiting for it to ship to them from China. Defiantly china quality. I ordered black and grey. Don't be fooled by pics. The only grey is a tiny little piece of what they call leather around arms. The bottom and colar is the same fake looking leather but it's black. I'm 6' tall and have never had to order any vest, coat or short long. But this thing goes to my belly button only. Cough up the extra $20 if your taller then 5'6. Also paid extra for hand warmer pockets. Lol. The material is pockets is the same cordura material. So rough on hands and nothing warming about it. The leather laces on the sides are the same very thin fake leather. Altogher I paid about $170 for a vest that if I had seen on person wouldn't have paid more then $60. Don't buy or your be highly disappointed.

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Reviewed by: Troy Wilson from westminster, CO United States on 5/18/2017 5:12:00 PM

Excellent Lightweight Vest

Got this as a second vest for the warmer months. Its very light and breathable. I can wear it in the heart of a NYC summer and still be comfortable. Excellent vest.

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Reviewed by: Tim from Staten Island NY on 10/8/2018

Good vest BUT

The longer I have this vest, the less happy I am with it. There are several of the garments on the side that have come off and now the pocket snaps have come off. I cannot send it back because, as most of us do, put patches on it. I really like this vest, the style, the fit, everything except the gourmets are falling out. I have only worn the vest three or four times and I already have had 4 gourmets fall out. Looking at them I can tell more will fall out soon because they were not put in well. I cannot send the vest back because I have already put my club colors on it. I will pay someone else to repair it for me. I still would buy this vest, just hope they start doing a better job on the gourmets and snaps.

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Reviewed by: Joe from Port Richey, FL United States on 5/14/2014 8:30:00 AM

1st rate quality! Fitment was accurate to sizing chart. Shipping was quick item arrived within one week. Would do business with this compa y again in the future.

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Reviewed by: Tim from Washington on 6/7/2019

Chapter Elder

This is the best lightweight vest I've ever worn. The craftsmanship and fit are perfect. It's looks great and feels great. I cannot recommend Hillside Leather enough. I'll definitely buy from them again.

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Reviewed by: Sketch from Tallahassee on 8/14/2018

SOA Side Lace Military Grade Cordura Vest

Indeed, I was skeptical, even after hours of research on Cordura vests. Living in the SE it gets pretty hot & humid through the summer months, so I was looking for a remedy, of course knowing if I was going to choose something other than leather, there were going to be some trade-offs with protection, in the event I go down. By choosing the military grade Cordura, I felt it would be adequate enough, but what I was after was being comfortable while riding. I'm about 5' 10", 172lbs, and ordered a medium size (42-44). It fits me perfect with the side laces taught. If i want to wear a sweatshirt, I can still loosen the laces up a bit to make room and still be comfortable. I like my vest to fit snug, but not tight. I also went with the collar, eyeglass slit, and no side pockets, as I prefer a "cleaner" look. I also had them add the zipper in the front for secure closure. The quality is, no doubt, obvious, so I feel it was a great purchase, and fits my needs. I'm a 1st time buyer from Hillside USA, and wouldn't hesitate to purchase from them again.

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Reviewed by: John Adams from GA on 2/7/2022

Sgt at Arms

This is the 10th vest i ordering and they have all been in the best quality and right sizes. Never had anything to complain about. Great customer service and top of the line products.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Brian Jälmefors from Stockholm Sweden on 8/26/2020

Love it

My second vest love nice and comfortable and I didn’t take line to receive. They do great work

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Reviewed by: BRANDON DIAS from Stockton on 4/22/2019

fast service, excellent product, and great fit!! glad to shed the extra weight & heat of my previous leather vest in this Florida climate.

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Reviewed by: WILL ASUNCION from JACKSONVILLE, FL United States on 6/29/2018 1:21:00 PM

Loose Snaps

I have had this vest for a few months now. I was very impressed with the look and fit of the vest. I was also very disappointed with how loose the snaps are. They unsnap at high speeds or in high winds. I love the vest so I will spend the money to replace them with heavy duty snaps. I bought the vest before the zipper was an option, that would curb the issue. Overall its a good looking vest, just needs some minor adjustments.

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Reviewed by: Checker from on 7/30/2016 11:04:00 PM

Thank you

Joseph, I want you to know that I received my vest a few day ago, and would like to say how very pleased I am with the quality of the vest. I sincerely appreciate your responsiveness and the way you conduct business, and have recommended your company to others because of my satisfaction with your customer service and craftsmanship. (I was not the easiest customer because of all the changes I requested). I look forward to doing business with you/your company for years to come. Thank you, Rocky

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Reviewed by: Rocky from MN United States on 9/6/2013 2:26:00 PM

pres

great vest fast service light weight love it

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Cliff l Matias from brooklyn on 5/3/2024

Awesome!

These guys were really helpful as i was trying to get the measurements correct and did a great job making sure the vest fit me properly. Vest came in very light weight and looking awesome!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Nathan Podbros from Texas on 3/31/2020

Cut

I ordered one about two weeks prior to the second one because without the extra length it was to short to my liking. But since I got the second one it has been exactly what I wanted only thing I could ask for is little more attention to details, but it fits perfect and will buy another if I need to replace

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Joey Penick from Winterville, NC on 2/15/2020

SHOP OWNER

I have been ordering these vests for years. Cordura is a great fabric for vest Light weight , Water resistant and easy to sew patches on. So far at least 100 custom made to customers specs. and all fit perfect. Trying on a vest made by Hillside is the best way to determine your size so I keep one of all sizes in stock, that way you know what size fits. If your in my area feel free to stop in and try one on and see the Great Quality and MADE IN USA Workmanship.

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Reviewed by: BARRY'S SADDLERY from L,I, SUFFOLK N.Y. on 9/12/2019

SHOP OWNER

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Reviewed by: BARRY'S SADDLERY from L,I, SUFFOLK N.Y. on 9/12/2019

Should have took time and did better measurements went little big but thats ok got room for hoodie and jacket. Really sharp. 3 guys ordered after seeing mine.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Charles Bohr from South dakota on 7/4/2019

Vest

My husband loves the vest. Way lighter than the leather ones. He also digs the colors!

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Reviewed by: Mollie Easter from Omaha on 7/3/2019

I love it!

I love it! Absolutely think it’s awesome! Thanks so much. Will be doing business with you again!!!!!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Dennis S from Oregon, USA on 5/23/2019

President

pretty much happy with this vest, it could have a little more side leather lace so you can let it out when you put it over a jacket, I should have ordered side pockets but did'nt.

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Reviewed by: Robert C Wagner from West Monroe on 12/22/2018

Great product.

My vest was made great. The communication on how long it would take was lacking. As a matter of fact, I called and I was told it would ship in two days. It shipped nearly a week later.

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Reviewed by: Jason Kelley from Joplin, MO United States on 6/22/2018 4:24:00 PM

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Reviewed by: shawn lumley from maple valley, WA United States on 6/17/2018 4:01:00 AM

Got my vest really like it Hillside does a great job and I received it very fast highly recommended them thank you

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Reviewed by: Herbert Holabird from Conway , AR United States on 6/2/2018 2:12:00 PM

Third vest that I have order from hillside and once again it was a pleasure working with them.

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Reviewed by: Michael Wajchert from New Lenox , IL United States on 5/29/2018 4:10:00 PM

It's American made, first rate quality

The best place to get biker leather is Hillside Leather. It's American made, first rate quality, at a good price. They do custom work and great alterations. I have 4 of their vests and a jacket. It's all competition weight leather. Not cheap junk. People will notice it when you're standing with a group of riders. The quality stands out. They stand behind their products and will take good care of you. M R. New York

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Reviewed by: M R, from Bronxville , NY United States on 10/23/2017 8:26:00 AM

yall did a awesome job

Thank yall so much it looks great .... yall did a awesome job i will be telling everyone i know about yall

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Reviewed by: Richard B from Iowa Park, TX United States on 7/11/2017 4:43:00 PM

everything is perfect

Awesome freaking vest guys, everything is perfect.

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Reviewed by: jason w from bogalusa, LA United States on 10/8/2016 11:33:00 AM

exceeded my expectations

Thank you, it has arrived and has exceeded my expectations. I like it thank you

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Reviewed by: Cam S from Nelson, Nelson New Zealand on 10/1/2016 11:36:00 AM

perfect fit

Got my 50L vest and it's a perfect fit!!!!

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Reviewed by: Jack B from Powell, OH United States on 2/4/2016 3:15:00 PM

Proudly Made in USA.

Crafted from Cordura denier 1000 & 1.0-1.2 mm top grain Cowhide leather trim.

Heavy-duty Snaps Closure.

Two inside Cordura pistol pockets/snap closure.

Concealed snaps.

Custom made Available.

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Components

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Top Grain
	Top-Grain (Corrected Leather) is fuzzy on one side and smooth on the other. The smooth side is the side where the hair and natural grain used to be. Top grain leather has often been sanded to remove scars and then sprayed or pasted to "cover up" the work.

Thickness or Weight - Leather is usually measured in terms of ounces. One ounce equals 1/64th of an inch thickness. Thus, a weight of 7 to 8 oz. means the leather is 7/64th to 8/64th of an inch thickness. In an effort to make leather a uniform thickness, wet hides are run through a splitting machine. However, each animal is different and there is always a slight thickness variation throughout the hide. This is why leathers are usually shown with a range of thickness, such as, 4 to 5 oz., 6 to 7 oz., etc.

Leather Thickness Conversion Chart

Millimeters

0.6 mm

0.8 mm

1.0 mm

1.2 mm

1.4 mm

1.5 mm

1.6 mm

1.8 mm

2.0 mm

Ounces

1 1/2 oz.

2 oz.

2 1/2 oz.

3 oz.

3 1/2 oz.

3 3/4 oz.

4 oz.

4 1/2 oz.

5 oz.

Point

24 point

32 point

40 point

48 point

56 point

60 point

64 point

72 point

80 point

Decimal Inches

.024 inches

.032 inches

.040 inches

.048 inches

.056 inches

.060 inches

.064 inches

.072 inches

.080 inches

Cordura

Qualities and Care of Cordura Fabric
If you are searching for a high performance fabric, search no more. When compared with other fabrics where durability is a deciding factor, Cordura fabrics are ten times more durable than cotton duck fabric, two times more durable than standard nylon and three times more durable than standard polyester fabric. Most all apparel products made with Cordura fabric can be machine washed and dried on a low setting, while luggage, backpacks and upholstery can be spot cleaned with an approved spray cleaner.

Thread

Perma Core. A premium core spun sewing thread manufactured with continuous filament polyester core and polyester staple wrap for most sewing applications. The core spun construction delivers a thread with a higher strength and sewing performance over staple spun products, allowing for the use of smaller thread sizes. Perma Core maximizes seam quality while minimizing sewing problems. By American & Efird

Lifetime Guarantee

Hillside USA's products carry a LIFETIME GUARANTEE on the workmanship of every leather garment manufactured by Hillside USA. If a leather seam ever opens, a zipper breaks, a snap falls off or defective leather, we will repair or replace it for the life of the garment, under normal wear and use. Products that have become damaged due to pins, patches, misuse or neglect can be repaired but not replaced. Lining, Elastic and Velcro are guaranteed for three-years from the date of purchase. We will advise you of the cost of the repair or replacement and await your approval before proceeding. Hillside USA reserves the right to approve or deny a claim. Accessories section is not covered. Original invoice is needed in order to process your return. Damaged products should be returned directly to Hillside USA. You should send the product freight prepaid and insured, to the address below. Please include a note explaining the problem, along with $18.00 for return shipping and handling within the USA. International customers are responsible for the actual return shipping and insurance charges. Lifetime Guarantee is not transferable.